I am interested in beginning to play disc golf. I have a lot of ultimate frisbee experience and am very comfortable with all of the throws. My question is that I am overwhelmed by which disc do I need to get to get started? I know I need a driver, medium, and putting disc, but beyond that I am lost. What weight? Spin? etc.

No need for those flashy high speed drivers right now until you develop a disc golf throw. This by the way is somewhat different than the throw in Ultimate. But really all you need to make your first outing fun is one disc. Maybe get a putter like an Innova Aviar or Gateway Wizard to start. The Comet is a great understable midrange disc that will teach you proper form.

Also I agree with Gerrit that getting out to a course and playing with someone experienced is the best way to learn.

ducttapewiz wrote:Thanks guys. And what about the weight of the disc? I assume heavier means less wind resistance, etc...?

Generally speaking the heavier a disc is the less affect by wind it is. But of course the lighter a disc is the further you are able to throw it.

Every golfer has their preference on what discs they light to throw in what weights. Myself my putters and midrange discs are all max weight (175g for putters and 180g for midrange discs). My drivers will vary a little more depending on what I want them to do.

Being an ultimate player you might have the mechanics to throw more overstable plastic. You couldn't go wrong buying:

Driver- Valkyrie, Sidewinder(165-175g)Mid- Roc, Buzz (172+g)Putter- This is more of a "feel" than which is "best for beginners" choice. When you go to Discstalkers, throw a few out back and pick one that is max weight.

An XD or Classic Roc flies most like an ultimate disc and can be used as a putter, upshot or short driver.

If you want a casual round to play with more experienced players try to get out to Lenora on Thursday evenings 6ish for the tag league.

Nobody offered to meet up to play a round. I live in Suwanee and can play a round with you at Alex if you want. Also, there is a tournament this Saturday the 18th at Alexander Park and it may be something you want to see. There will be some solid players out there.

As for as discs go, yeah you have a huge goldmine at Disc Stalker that you are very fortunate to have, they carry nearly every disc and the people who work there play disc golf and are generally knowledgeable or can find out answers for you. Follow Disc Stalker on Facebook.